Elochukwu Ezenekwe is a Programs Director with close to 15 years of work experience covering various themes of sustainable development, such as climate change, agriculture, food security, malnutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and clean energy, among others.He has worked with both local and international organizations, including the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Embassy of Japan.Elochukwu has solid experience working with local nonprofits, civil society organizations, national and subnational government officials, the media, the academia, private sector enterprises, youths and grassroots communities. He is always excited to support any worthy initiative with the following skills which he has built over the years: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. Managing full project life cycle (including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring and controlling).LIAISON, ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS BUILDING.Including development and management of relationships with senior government officials, lawmakers, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, donors, international organizations, enterprises, research organizations, stakeholders and other parties.Regularly liaising with important targets and making representations through various means to further specific objectives.FUNDRAISING.Including development and implementation of effective fundraising strategies, contributing to development of grant proposals, review of grant proposals from donor’s perspective, identification of potential donors, identification of opportunities for partnerships and revenue generation, etc. ADVOCACY AND POLICY INFLUENCING With experience in drafting proposed legislation for easy adoption by lawmakers, COMMUNICATIONContributing to communications strategy, development of information and communication materials such as infographics, newsletters, TRAINING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENTIncluding development of practical and engaging content and delivery of training using learning techniques suitable for target audiences. RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT, Including coordinating research project and facilitating the dissemination and uptake of research findings to promote development.ADMINISTRATION.Including management of budget, office and human resources.EVENTS ORGANIZING AND LOGISTICS.CLIMATE CHANGEAdaptation, Mitigation, Carbon Accounting & Auditing, Greenhouse Gas Inventory Preparation and Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV).